Colt New Service .44-40

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf revolver
gptkbp:action double-action
gptkbp:barrelLength 4.5 inches
various lengths available
wood or rubber
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:.44-40_Winchester
gptkbp:capacity 6 rounds
gptkbp:collectibility high among collectors
gptkbp:constructionMaterial steel
gptkbp:design gptkb:John_Browning
gptkbp:discontinued 1944
gptkbp:finish blued steel
nickel finish available
gptkbp:historical_significance popular in early 20th century
gptkbp:historicalContext used_in_World_War_II
used_in_World_War_I
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Colt New Service .44-40
gptkbp:introduced 1898
gptkbp:is_used_in military and law enforcement
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
gptkbp:market civilian and military markets
gptkbp:notable_feature durable construction
easy to maintain
robust design
smooth trigger pull
good accuracy
classic revolver design
historical appeal
gptkbp:notable_player revolver mechanism
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:U.S._Marshals
gptkb:U.S._Army
cowboys
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Colt_New_Army
gptkbp:priceRange varies based on condition
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:Hartford,_Connecticut
gptkbp:productionYears 1898-1944
gptkbp:recoil moderate
gptkbp:relatedModel gptkb:Colt_New_Service_.38_Special
gptkb:Colt_New_Service_.44_Special
gptkb:Colt_New_Service_.45
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Colt_Python
gptkbp:safety manual safety
gptkbp:sights fixed front sight
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Colt_Trooper
gptkbp:triggerType single/double action
gptkbp:type double-action revolver
gptkbp:weight approximately 2.5 lbs